In this module, Pavement Engineering Principles required for the programme will be introduced which would include the following elements: Flexible Pavement Design Surface Dressing Design Drainage systems The module will also cover Road Condition Assessment, Treatment Selection and Prioritisation. With an introduction into highways monitoring data collection technologies and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
20.1
Identify the basic properties of the materials used in pavement analysis and evaluation and specify its requirements and describe the potential performance problems of road materials.
20.2
Describe and compute the stress and strain magnitude within an idealised multi layered elastic pavement structure and assess the tests used to characterise the various load layers.
20.3
Use and apply both empirical and analytical methods of pavement design and pavement overlay design procedures
20.4
Describe and model the deterioration mechanism of roads.
20.5
Recognise and assess real or potential problems associated with road drainage and follow a rational approach to design each type of drainage system.
20.6
Evaluate and use the principles associated with planning, programming, and design of maintenance, treatment selection and prioritisation of maintenance schemes
20.7
Examine the types and role of technology in modern road management
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Assessment: 60% assessed by coursework of 1500 words 40% assessed by 2 hour written unseen exam
Reassessment:
Revise and resubmit failed coursework component Resit failed written unseen exam
